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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,107.01 and 470.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,107.01 and 470.48 is: 649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,107.01 = 470.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,107.01 = 470.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,107.01 × 470.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 520,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,820.53/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.26

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